2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |